Citrus Cornmeal Cake

  Desserts

Cornmeal adds a rustic quality to this delicate dessert flavored with citrus and almond. It’s sure to be a staple in your recipe collection and also makes a great holiday party hostess gift.

Citrus Cornmeal Cake

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lemon yogurt
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions

  • 1. Coat a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the yogurt, honey, oil, egg, egg whites and extract until well blended. Combine the flour, cornmeal and baking powder; gradually beat into yogurt mixture until blended. Stir in orange zest.
  • 2. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange oranges over batter; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, .25-30 minutesCool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 240 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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